on tap at Rattle n Hum. 2006 version
pours a light carmel yellow color. mostly clear with a touch of haze. small head cap.
smell is rich in light carmel and toffee notes. the bourbon flows smoothly with a dry tannic to clean up the malty sweetness. some alcohol to smell
the taste is rich with bourbon vanilla alcohol and carmel malt. some toffee comes though. the woodiness is low overall but the bourbon is rich. overall clean taste.
mouthfeel is rich and full bodied. low carbonation with small bubbles. creamy feel. some alcohol to feel.
overall i would love to have the opportunity to have this one again sometime.

On tap at Rattle N Hum.
Gold with some cloudiness and creamy off-white head. Has a sweet aroma with some dark fruit, grapes, and a hint of vanilla/alcohol. Fairly sweet and full bodied with a light bitterness, and a bite from the alcohol.

Had at rattle and hum with James and andrew for the stone event. Pour is A medium copper with thin egg shell head. Nice lace. Aroma is mild Bourbon with hints of wine and barley seasoning. Flavor is alcohol and barley leaves with yeast.

2004 edition on tap at alewife for the stone total tap takeover. pours a hazy, orange-copper with hints of gold and a thick, creamy, off-white head. aroma is wonderful with massive vanilla, oak, and coconut with hints of orange creamsickles, lemon citrus, and big notes of toffee. flavor was absolutely fantastic with tons of vanilla, oak, and toasted coconut with fruity notes of oranges, peaches, and lemons backed by grassy hops and light pine esters. palate is full bodied, smooth as silk, with a hint of sticky sweetness and light warmth on the swallow. overall, an amazing bourbon barrel barleywine.

@ Alewife for Stone Tap Takeover Tour 2010. This was the 2004 bourbon barrel aged version. This had vanilla notes and sweet malty flavors on the nose. The appearance is slightly cloudy and deep reddish gold. Taste is sweet, but not too much. Flavors of vanilla, alcohol, and malty notes all coming through. The toffee flavors linger and really make this beer shine. ABV is high, but really goes well with this beer. Palate is thick and mildly carbonated. Overall a really nicely aged and matured barleywine. The best barleywine I have had ever.

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